I don’t think anyone does “Big Food” quite like New Jersey – after all, we are the state that brought the world Fat Sandwiches! But there’s big food, and then there’s BIG FOOD – the kind that takes a whole team to polish off! That’s the kind that you’ll find at The Brookdale in Bloomfield. This new American restaurant is a popular gastropub that serves both indulgent American classics and fancy plated dishes, but it also serves what might be the most massive meal in New Jersey. Do you dare to take on…a mozzarella stick? No, not a whole plate – just one. But this isn’t the crispy-fried stick of cheese you’re used to. This mozzarella stick is an indulgent beast of a dish that’s worth ordering both for the experience and for the delicious taste. Just bring some back-up – unless you’re really confident in your appetite for cheese.

The Brookdale is a laid-back American restaurant in Bloomfield - with one menu item that put it on the map.
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This is definitely a tale of two menus, as it's possible to eat light and seasonal here like with this chimichurri skirt steak.
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But the bulk of the menu trends towards indulgent offerings like a burger cloaked in cheese with a fried egg on top.
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And that's definitely the case for the restaurant's famous mozzarella stick - which bears little resemblance to the little bites of fried cheese we're used to.
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This mozzarella stick catches eyes the second it comes out of the kitchen - and it's not hard to see why. This isn't so much a stick as a mozzarella club!
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A full pound of massive melted cheese is in a crispy crust, topped with even more shaved cheese!
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Many big eaters have no doubt thought they could finish it on their own, but this might just be the most indulgent meal in all of New Jersey.
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Have you ordered The Brookdale’s huge, buzz-worthy mozzarella stick? Tell us what you thought of this massive meal in New Jersey, or tell us your favorite spot for BIG FOOD in New Jersey in the comments section! You can visit the website of The Brookdale or The Brookdale Facebook page for full details on the menu and specials. While you’re in the Bloomfield area, why not check into The MC Hotel, Autograph Collection to sleep off all that cheese?

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The Brookdale, 1099 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, USA